Staff is Overwhelmed: What Do You Do?
My workers are complaining they have too much to do and too little time to…
Marcia Zidle
Marcia Zidle’s posts
Working Abroad: What It Takes to Succeed
Should I take this job in China? That was a question from a US client.…
Improving Yourself
What’s Your Listening IQ?
I’m sure you’ve heard this phrase: God gave us two ears and one mouth for…
Leadership Skills
Criticism: How to Handle Negative Feedback From Your Boss
Has this happened to you? All along you thought you were doing fine. Then you…
Improving Yourself
Manage Work Stress Before It Manages You!
Stressful situations are all too common in a workplace that’s facing budget cuts, staff layoffs,…
Improving Yourself
Accountability: Do Employees Do What They’re Suppose to Do?
“When I gave them their marching orders and they were nodding their heads, I figured…
Leadership Skills
Effective Meetings: The Top Three Challenges
“I hate meetings…they are a waste of time. We just talk, talk, talk…nothings gets done!”…
Leadership Skills
Career Anchors: What Motivates You?
Not everyone is motivated by the same thing. It really is different strokes for different…
Improving Yourself
Is Conflict at Work Good or Bad?
Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Conflict is inherent in our differences—in people’s differing…
Leadership Skills
Getting That Next Promotion
I do my job faithfully every day and I do it very well. Why is…
Improving Yourself
Building a Winning Team
Winning teams aren’t created by accident. Rather, the team leaders or manager functions like a…
Leadership Skills
My Boss is a Control Freak
Do you have a boss that demands frequent and unnecessary reports or hovers over you…
Improving Yourself
Career Trends: What You Need to Know So You Wont Be Left Behind
Welcome to the new world of work! Whether you’re just starting out, on the way…
Improving Yourself
Priority Management: Focus on the Big Rocks
“It’s now time for a quiz.” said the speaker to a group of managers. He…
Leadership Skills
My Success Portfolio: Why Have One?
During my time as a career transition coach, a client came into my office, opened…
Improving Yourself
The $125,000 Thank You
All companies go through tough times but it’s the way management handles it that makes…